Qualities of a Great Novelist
Who is your favourite Novelist? Please share with me after reading.
My Favourite Novelist is Danielle Steel. I have read so many of her books and no doubt she is an excellent Novelist. I enjoy her books so much, that I have even bought DVDs based on their stories. Certain qualities make her stand out as a great Novelist to me, and they are as follows:
1) When I start reading her novel, I feel reluctant to put it down. If anyone talks to me, most of the time the response would be an “mmmh” or an “aaah”, while still reading.
2) The way she writes makes me empathise with the characters in the novel, as if I know them personally.
3) I forget where I am and get totally immersed in reading. Time just flies.
4) There are no negative thoughts or worries in my head as I am fully focused on what I am reading.
5) When reading, I picture the scene of her Writing in my head, as if I were watching a movie.
6) She creates suspense in her novels which sometimes makes me skim the last few pages of the book, to have an idea of the outcome.
So, ideally these are qualities of a good Novelist.
Her stories are about challenges and how people overcome them. Sometimes the story covers generations of a family. There are always so many twists and dilemmas for the characters to face. At the moment, I have Amazing Grace on my bookshelf which I hope to enjoy over the festive season – be that in Freezing cold London or on a beach in Honolulu. 
Who is your favourite Novelist?
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December 4th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
I like the way you read your favorite writer.
December 4th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
i like this post.!
December 4th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Apart from her most recent book I think I have read everything Danielle has ever written. I love her work. Others I enjoy are Josephine Cox, Catherine Cookson, Erica James, Cathy Groves, Lyn Andrews, Virginia Andrews….the list could go on and on. When I find an author I like I read all their books.
Christine
December 4th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
LadyE…this is a great explanation as to why Danielle Steele is a great favourite…not sure if I have a favourite, but I have probably read more John Grisham stuff than anybody else…being a journalist at heart I find that when I read his books it is almost like reading a very detailed, lengthy newsstory and when I put the book down I sometimes struggle with whether the book is fiction or real…I liked this submission a great deal and voted to say so…if I could only emulate some award-winning author!!! Thanks and take care…
December 4th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Thanks so much for your comments everyone @Suni @Dino.
@Christine – I’m glad you shared your favourite Authors. I’ve been thinking its time to look out a bit to see if there are people similar to Danielle and will get a book by one of the authors you’ve listed. You read a lot Christine.
@Jimbob – I think Danielle Steel appeals more to ladies. I know you will take that kindly. lol. I will check out one of J Grisham books. I’ve seen the name in many places. Thanks for that.
December 5th, 2010 at 7:07 am
Nice to know. but i don’t read novels but i read positive proveking
books.Nice article. thanks
December 5th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
I have a lot of favorite novelists on my list, it’s so hard to choose
I have read some of Ms. Steels’ novels
December 7th, 2010 at 9:54 am
Great post. I love Danielle Steel’s work. Some of my other favorites are Christina Dodd, Jill Myles, Maggie Shayne, and Kerrelyn Sparks. I read a lot of paranormal romance novels, some romantic suspense.